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Elijah
SCRIPTURE PASSAGE:
1 Kings 18:1-39, 41-45; 2 Kings 1:8; Luke 4:25-26 BIBLE STORY SUMMARY: Elijah had faith in the Lord prior to seeing evidence of God’s hand and then was shown the evidence. In today’s lesson he confronts the people of Israel with a challenge to do the same; God allows them a vivid glimpse of His might as they make their decision. After about three years of hiding, Elijah, through Obadiah, tells Ahab that it is time for a “showdown”. Mount Carmel is selected as the location, and Elijah challenges the people: “How long will you waver between two opinions?” The people are silent, so a contest begins to determine which god was (is) real. 450 prophets of Baal dance around their altar from morning until noon. Elijah even taunts them about a god who seems to be unavailable or uncaring. Elijah prepares his altar in a way that assures that there is no trickery and after a simple but direct prayer, the Lord comes with mighty fire to prove that He is the true and living God. The people of Israel quit their wavering and commit their lives to the Lord – “He is God”. That phrase is Elijah’s name. After the myth of Baal is defeated, Elijah presented himself before the Lord with his face in his knees asking for the rain that is so much needed in the land. After seven looks, Obadiah saw the coming rain begin over the Mediterranean Sea. LESSON FOCUS:
While it may be a tendency of mankind, we are not to sit on the fence with respect to our faith. Trying to “dance in both worlds” is actually a form of denying the supremacy of our Savior.
If we require evidence before belief, it is a faithless conviction.
Fire on Mount Carmel Israel chooses to follow god
This Week’s Memory Verse:
WHAT WE LEARNED ABOUT GOD:
No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and
God is powerful and mighty, displaying His hand in spectacular ways.
God is a forgiving God, giving everyone the opportunity to follow Him.
love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
RESPONSE:
We should be fully committing our lives to living for our Savior, watching out for times when we avoid taking a stand.
We should always be ready to show our faith in the Lord even before seeing evidence of His presence or power.
Matthew 6:24
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September 30, 2012
Monday—Elijah Meets Obadiah
Read 1 Kings 18:1-15
How long had the famine been going on? Circle the bread for each year:
Saturday—This Week’s Puzzle
Draw a ling to match the person(s) with the quotes the said. Ahab
How long will you waver between two opinions?
The Israelites
O Baal, answer us!
Is that you, troubler of Israel?
Is it really you, Elijah?
I will send rain on the land.
The LORD—He is God!
God told Elijah to go see Ahab. What message did God want Elijah to deliver to Ahab?
“I am sending a delivery of food.” “I have commanded an army to defeat you.” “I will send rain on the land.” Obadiah worked for Ahab, but he loved the Lord. How do we know Obadiah loved God?
He saved 100 of God’s prophets by hiding them in caves. He went to church every Sunday.
Elijah
He built an altar for God. Elijah met Obadiah on his way to see Ahab. He commanded Obadiah to tell Ahab “Elijah is here.” Obadiah was afraid to do this. Why?
He did want to be embarrassed.
God
He was afraid Ahab would kill him if Elijah could not be found. Have you ever been afraid to say something important?
Ahab’s prophet
Yes No Sometimes God loves to hear our prayers! Dear god, help me to be brave when I feel afraid. In Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.
Obadiah
Friday—God Sends Rain!
Read 1 Kings 18:41-46
A. B. C. D.
Elijah kneeled and put his face between his knees to pray. He told his helper to look out toward the sea. What was the helper looking for?
A lost sandal Ahab’s chariot The sunset A rain cloud
5 times
When Ahab saw Elijah, he said: “Is that you, you
Read 1 Kings 18:16-24
t ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ of Israel?” Ahab blamed Elijah for causing trouble. Elijah corrects Ahab. What sins did Ahab commit? “You have a
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ the LORD’s command and have followed B ___ ___ ___ ___.”
How many times did Elijah send his helper back to look? (circle one) 2 times
Tuesday—Elijah Shows Ahab and Israel Their Sins
7 times
12 times
God gave Elijah the power to do something super human and amazing. Did you catch it in verse 46? What ability did God give Elijah the power to do?
Parted the Red Sea with his walking staff Fed 5000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish Ran ahead of Ahab’s chariot after Ahab got a leading start
Elijah also spoke to the Israelites about their sin. What did he say to them? A. How long will you waver between two things? B. I am the only one of the LORD’s prophets left. C. The gold who answers by fire—He is God. D. All of the above. Have you had to choose between doing right and doing wrong? Yes No Maybe
Healed a man who had leprosy
God wants us to make choices that honor Him above all things. Read this week’s memory verse and fill in the blanks:
Can you recite this week’s memory verse without looking? Say it out loud to someone.
“No one can serve ___ ___ Either he will hate one and
___ ___ ___ ___
___ masters.
the other, or he will be
devoted to one and
___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ the other. You cannot serve both
___ ___ ___ and Money. Matthew ___ : ___ ___
Wednesday—Mount Carmel, Part 1: Where is Baal?
Read
How many of Baal’s prophets came to Mount Carmel?
1 Kings 18:22-29
4
45
450
4500
Thursday—Mount Carmel, Part 2: Elijah Stands Alone How many stones did Elijah use to repair the altar of the Lord?
Read 1 Kings 18:30-39
3—one for each year of the famine In this contest who went first? (circle one)
12—one for each tribe of Jacob
Elijah
450—one for each of Baal’s prophets
Baal’s prophets
The 450 prophets danced around their altar and prayed to Baal for how long?
Jars of water were filled and poured over the altar. Follow Elijah’s instructions and circle the number of jars the people used:
A. From morning till noon. B. From morning till afternoon. C. From morning till evening.
D. From morning till midnight.
(v. 33) “Fill four large jars.” (v. 34) “Do it again.” Did Baal answer the prophets’ prayers?
Yes
No
Why didn’t Baal answer their prayers?
Yes
No
(v. 35) “Do it a third time.” How many total jars of water were used?
Why didn’t Baal answer their prayers?
___________________
God sent fire down from heaven. Check the items that burned up in the fire:
Baal was sleeping.
___ the sacrifice ___ nearby trees ___ soil
Baal was busy.
___ wood
Baal was traveling.
___ patch of bushes
___ birds flying by ___ stones ___water in the trench
Baal was not real. Who is the REAL Lord who loves us and provides for us?
G ___ ___
Read over this week’s memory verse two times.
The Israelites saw God’s amazing power and believed. They said: (v.39) “The
L ___ ___ ___ - He is God! The LORD—He is G ___ ___!”